I voluntarily listened to and reviewed an advanced copy of this audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley!

Chaos ensues when mystery writer, Kate Valentine, finds the bride poisoned at her ex-fiance’s wedding.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue is a stand-alone mystery. There is a romantic side-plot that is featured heavily throughout the storyline.

This one has a little bit of everything. It’s not quite a cozy mystery but not really romantic suspense either. Overall, it’s a very entertaining story. The FMC is delightful. I don’t know if the author is planning for a series but I’d love to see more of this character down the road. I really enjoyed this author’s style of writing. She managed to squeeze in some humor to offset the more dire scenes. The pace of the mystery itself is well-balanced and it definitely kept me guessing to the very end.

I highly recommend the audiobook. Sarah Mollo-Christensen does an excellent job with the solo narration. Her performance was so engaging and she did well capturing the emotion of both the mystery and the more romantic side of the book.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue is Jenny Elder Moke’s debut mystery novel. While this is the first book that I have read from this author, I hope to read more of her work in the future.

I adored this book! Escapism at its finest, this humorous tale that's equal parts thrilling mystery and quirky romance is an utter delight! With surprising, unpredictable twists, a colorful cast of characters, and a lavish destination wedding setting, Moke's book is further buoyed by the narrator's expressive performance. She perfectly captures each character's voice and flawlessly transition's between them all add to this book's already high entertainment factor.

I enjoyed the premise of this book. A writer is invited to a wedding where a murder takes place. Strangely through things are happening like the plots of her mystery books she writes.

I struggled with the main character. She seemed a bit to flighty to me and I wanted to shake her on multiple occasions. I found myself drifting a bit while listening to this book. I did enjoy the storyline so gave it 3 stars.

✨ She Doesn't Have a Clue ✨

If you want romance with a cozy mystery and alllll the clue vibes, you will enjoy She Doesn't Have a Clue. This audiobook was such a fun listen! I loved how Kate, the main character, is attending her ex's wedding and get's herself in over her head trying to solve murder. There were so many crazy, fun characters and I was so excited when she comes across a romantic connection along the way.

Sarah Mollo-Christensen narrated this audiobook and did a fantastic job. She brought all the different characters to life in such a fun way. She even threw in a few accents here and there.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one! It wasn't a typical read for me, but I'm so glad that I went for it.

Check it out if you like:

✨ Cozy Mystery
✨ Second Chance Romance
✨ Friends to Lovers

📚 Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

With a charmingly messy wedding, a dash of suspense, and a whole lot of cute, this book keeps you hooked from start to finish. Kate Valentine’s journey through a mystery that mirrors her latest novel is full of laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry with her ex, and twists you won’t see coming. It’s the perfect blend of romance and whodunit, with a quirky cast of characters that will leave you grinning!

A mystery novelist does her own sleuthing when a lavish wedding weekend for a member of her publisher's family goes terribly awry in this romantic whodunit.

I loved the premise of this book and thought there were a lot of hilarious scenes, especially involving Kate and her co-author crush Jake. I think most readers will swoon over Jake, a hot Australian surfer who writes travel guides. There's lots of funny banter and LOTS of steam between him and Kate. Unfortunately, I just could not get invested in this one. It seemed like it couldn't decide whether to lean more into the mystery of who poisoned one character and murdered another, or whether to focus on the romance brewing between Kate and Jake. It could have worked, but it just didn't for me. And a scene near the end that involves a wild animal was just too off the wall for my taste.

The audiobook narration was EXCELLENT. Not every North American narrator can pull off an Australian accent, yet Sarah Mollo-Christensen nailed it. She also did a great job of capturing the chaotic vibes that unfold.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue was a romcom / mystery about a mystery author who ends up at her ex-boyfriend’s wedding on a remote island and gets embroiled in a murder. Real life and her books get mixed up, romance blooms with a former crush who happens to be there (I still don’t understand why they were all there…), and just wacky stuff happens. It was over the top and a little nuts but pretty light and fun.

I initially loved the setting and cozy vibe, but the romance consumed too much of the plot line for me

This book is an absolute delight—a perfect blend of Murder, She Wrote and Clue! Kate Valentine, a bestselling author of the Sterling Mysteries series, has a knack for turning her own life experiences into inspiration for her beloved detective, Loretta Starling. When she’s invited to her ex’s wedding on a secluded island off the coast of Seattle, she unexpectedly reunites with Jake, a longtime friend and former crush, during the ferry ride over. Old misunderstandings about their past friendship—and what might have been—resurface, adding an extra layer of tension to the weekend.

But when a shocking murder occurs, Kate puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test, using the knowledge she’s gained from writing mysteries to help solve the case. As she and Jake work together to uncover the truth, the island’s quirky wedding guests keep them guessing at every turn. Along the way, past miscommunications are unraveled, secrets come to light, and romance begins to spark once more. A fun, lighthearted mystery that kept me hooked from start to finish!

Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced audio copy—I am leaving this review voluntarily.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Mokel gives cozy mystery vibes while also being a romantic comedy. Kate Valentine is a successful murder mystery writer who is traveling to an island for her editor/ex-fiance’s wedding weekend. That in itself gives the story major Murder She Wrote undertones. Kate’s background as a mystery writer is actually my favorite part of the story. Kate often draws strength and confidence from the protagonist of her bestselling series Loretta by asking herself “What would Loretta do?”

The romance part of the story was the less appealing part of the storyline for me. It has a few open door scenes that in my opinion were unneeded and distracting from the mystery plot. I honestly skipped through those scenes so I could get to the more interesting part of the story.

Sarah Mollo-Christensen’s narration was well done. She was able to effortlessly voice the diverse cast of characters including Australian hunk, Jake.

3 stars for a fun and cozy mystery/romance. If you like those genres you will enjoy this one. Thanks
to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for giving me the opportunity to listen and give my honest review.

Murder of the bride at a wedding on a Island..
Little fun lots of drama,mystery,suspense, twists and romance
Good characters.
Enjoyed the story.
Voluntarily reviewed.

Murder? Second chance? Say less. A difficult concept to write, but this was done well and the pace of the story was fast enough to keep me on the edge of my seat and ready to get to the next chapter.

2.6 stars - Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC audiobook of ‘She Doesn’t Have A Clue’. I really struggled to get into this one and nearly gave up. The synopsis initially intrigued me, as it reminded me of ‘The Guest List’ by Lucy Foley, but the narration made it difficult to stay engaged. The narrator’s delivery felt overly dramatic—almost like a news broadcaster—which was quite off-putting.

Despite this, I pushed through because I hate to DNF a book. The story contained way more romance and spice (smut) than I expected (not complaining about this), along with a few humorous moments. By the halfway mark, I finally felt more invested in the plot. Overall, this is more of a lighthearted, ‘whodunnit’ romance than a true mystery/thriller.

I read She Doesn't Have A Clue in tandem with the audiobook, narrated by Sarah Mollo-Christiensen.
She Doesn't Have a Clue is such a fun mystery-romcom. While reading it made for an entertaining time, the audiobook really brought the story to life. It felt like listening to a movie. Specifically, a comedy with plenty of laugh out loud moments and second-hand embarrassment. The narration was great, Sarah made each character easily distinguishable and hit each comedic arc perfectly. Murder with backstabbing family, an inheritance, ex-fiance, wedding, and potential love re-connection are themes I'll never tire of. For a split second at the start of the investigation, I had, correctly, guessed the perp and then tossed it away when more evidence was presented and yet never circled back around to that particular person. So I felt like the redherrings/mystery bits were done well. Characters were loveable and hateable, but in a good way.


Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced audiobook!

She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke is a delightful blend of mystery and romance, set against the luxurious backdrop of a destination wedding on a private island. The story follows Kate Valentine, a bestselling mystery author who’s reluctantly attending her ex-fiancé’s wedding. Despite her personal misgivings, Kate plans to make it through the event, even if it means working on her latest book draft in the process.

However, things take a dark turn when the bride is poisoned, and Kate stumbles upon a dead body, thrusting her into a real-life mystery that mirrors the plot of her book. As the tension builds and the storm traps everyone on the island, Kate is forced to team up with Jake Hawkins, her ex and the man who holds a special place in her heart. Together, they must uncover the killer among a quirky cast of guests, each of whom has their own secrets.

Moke’s writing is witty, engaging, and full of twists that keep the reader guessing. The tension between Kate and Jake adds a layer of emotional depth, while the suspense keeps the pages turning. The setting of a lavish wedding with a side of intrigue and murder makes this novel both charming and thrilling.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue is perfect for fans of lighthearted mysteries with a dash of romance. It offers a captivating mix of suspense, humor, and heart, all while providing plenty of twists and turns. A fun and entertaining read that leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next mystery in Kate’s world.

This murder mystery had a fun twist and some cute romance. I really enjoyed it. Perfect for fans of cozy, whodunit mysteries with tons of suspects and clues. I loved the spooky setting and little love triangle. The narrator fit Kate’s personality so well.

How delightful is this? A clever blend of a whodunit mystery and a second-chance romantic comedy!

Set against the backdrop of a chaotic destination wedding on a private island—complete with a spooky mansion—you’re treated to a bestselling novelist turned amateur sleuth, a sexy Australian love interest, and a vibrant, eccentric cast. The result? An irresistibly witty and utterly charming story!

This locked-room cozy mystery was a whirlwind and reminded me a lot of the Finlay Donovan series—such a wildly fun and entertaining read!

She Doesn’t Have A Clue- Jenny Elder Moke
Narrated by Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Narration 🎧🎧🎧🎧

This was such a cute book. It was so captivating and kept my attention from page one and I couldn’t put it down. I just HAD to know what the next clue was. So many twists and turns. I love mysteries like this because I speculate from the very beginning who did what and honestly 9/10 I’m wrong but it’s fun to guess. I am happy to report that one of my theories is what the outcome ended up being, but the journey and the reveal so fun yet shocking. Having the side romance at the same time made this story that much sweeter.

Sarah did a great job with this narration. I think she did a great job capturing the emotion and the suspense.

Well, this book was just simply delightful! A little bit romance and a little bit cozy mystery and a whole lot of fun. The romantic aspects were fantastic, and the mystery was truly engaging. I liked Kate and her fictional character Loretta , who she sometimes channels to help in sticky situations.

She Doesn't Have a Clue is filled with humor, witty dialog, and quirky characters. The private island setting was vivid and interesting, especially the manor house teaming with taxidermied animals and secret passages. All of these things combined to make for a very entertaining read.

The narration by Sarah Mollo-Christensen was fabulous! I absolutely recommend this cozy murder mystery with a steamy second chance romance.

Thank you, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley, for this ALC. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This story was so hard to follow. I first tried the audiobook and the narrators voice was just so annoying to me. It was hard to keep track of what was happening now and what was her story writing. I jut felt lost mist of the time. A disappointment as the premise sounded promising.